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Basic Layer 2 Setup and Buffer Tuning of the S50N for Storage Environments - Page 1
... describes: • Using the console port to enable all ports on the switch for Layer 2 switching • Verifying that the installed FTOS software is FTOS 7.8.1.0 • Setting up passwords for managing the switch. For details on management, see the Management
chapter in the FTOS Configuration Guide for the S-Series and the Control and Monitoring chapter in the FTOS...
Basic Layer 2 Setup and Buffer Tuning of the S50N for Storage Environments - Page 2
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Software Protocol Configured
Force10>
If your system does not have the correct software version installed, see the S-Series and FTOS Release Notes, Version 7.8.1.0 for upgrade instructions. A printed copy should be included with your system. Alternatively, see the printed Readme First document that is included with your system.
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Basic Layer 2 Setup and Buffer Tuning of the S25P for Storage...
Dell Force10 S25 Systems Quick Start Guide - Page 5
..., refer to the following documents:
Documentation
S25N/S25V
S25P
Hardware installation and Installing S25N and S25V Installing the S25P System power-up instructions Systems
Software configuration FTOS Configuration Guide FTOS Configuration Guide
Command line interface FTOS Command Line Reference Guide
FTOS Command Line Reference Guide
Latest updates
FTOS Release Notes for the FTOS Release...
Dell Force10 S25 Systems Quick Start Guide - Page 17
... the command line through a serial console port or a Telnet session. When the system successfully boots, you enter the command line in the EXEC mode.
NOTE: You must have a password configured on a virtual terminal ... first time.
Serial Console
The RS-232 console port is labeled on the chassis. It is in the upper right-hand side, as you face the PSU side of the chassis.
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Dell Force10 S25 Systems Quick Start Guide - Page 18
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Step Task
1 Install the RJ-45 copper cable that is shipped with the system into the console port.
CAUTION: You must install a straight-through RJ-45 copper cable (a standard Ethernet cable) into the console port. This is different from many other implementations that require an Ethernet crossover cable (or rollover cable). If connecting to a terminal server and...
Dell Force10 S25 Systems Quick Start Guide - Page 19
... the baud rate on the console port. (Match the settings in your terminal access program.)
Accessing the Console Port Connect the RJ-45/DB-9 adapter that is shipped with the S25P system to the RJ45 cable.
Table 2-1. Pin Assignments for Console Port
Signal NC NC RXD GND GND TXD NC NC
RJ-45 Pinout 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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Dell Force10 S25 Systems Quick Start Guide - Page 20
Default Configuration
A version of the Dell Force10 Operating System (FTOS) is pre-loaded onto the chassis, however the system is not configured when you power up for the first time (except for the default hostname, which is Force10). You must configure the system using the Command Line Interface (CLI).
Configure Layer 2 (Data Link) Mode
Use the switchport...
Dell Force10 S25 Systems Quick Start Guide - Page 21
...-address/mask to the interface.
3 Enable the interface. no shutdown
Command Mode CONFIGURATION
INTERFACE INTERFACE
Configure a Management Route
Define a path from the system to the network from which you are accessing the system remotely. Management routes are separate from IP routes and are only used to manage the system through the management port.
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Dell Force10 S50N and S50V Systems Quick Start Guide - Page 5
... running and ready for configuration. For complete installation and configuration information, refer to the following documents:
Documentation Hardware installation and power-up instructions Software configuration Command line interface Latest updates
S50N/S50V Installing S50N and S50V Systems
FTOS Configuration Guide FTOS Command Line Reference Guide Release Notes for the S-Series
About this...
FTOS Command Line Reference Guide FTOS 8.4.2.7 E-Series TeraScale, C-Series, S-Series (S50/S25) - Page 36
... to the chassis.
Syntax download alt-boot-image file-url
Command Modes EXEC Privilege
Command History
Version 7.7.1.0
Removed from E-Series and C-Series
Version 7.5.1.0
Introduced on C-Series
E-Series original Command
Usage Starting with FTOS 7.7.1.0, the functions of this command are incorporated into the upgrade Information command.
For software upgrade details, see the FTOS Release...
FTOS Command Line Reference Guide FTOS 8.4.2.7 E-Series TeraScale, C-Series, S-Series (S50/S25) - Page 37
...of this command are incorporated into the upgrade Information command.
For software upgrade details, see the FTOS Release Notes.
Related Commands
upgrade (E-Series version)
Upgrade the bootflash or boot selector versions
download alt-system-image
e Download an alternate system image (not the boot flash or boot selector image) to the chassis.
Syntax download alt-system-image file-url
Command...
FTOS Command Line Reference Guide FTOS 8.4.2.7 E-Series TeraScale, C-Series, S-Series (S50/S25) - Page 1435
clock update-calendar
c e s Set the switch hardware clock based on the software clock.
Syntax clock update-calendar
Defaults Not configured.
Command Modes EXEC Privilege
Command History
Version 7.6.1.0 Version 7.5.1.0 pre-Version 6.1.1.0
Support added for S-Series Support added for C-Series Introduced for E-Series
Usage Use this command only if you are sure that the hardware clock is ...
FTOS Command Line Reference Guide FTOS 8.4.2.7 E-Series TeraScale, C-Series, S-Series (S50/S25) - Page 1518
... technical support representative instructs you to do so.
Layer 2 Debug Command
show software macagent
c This command displays tables and advanced debugging information related to the MAC Agent
process.
Syntax show software macagent {configs | mac-addr-table {dump | count} | port interface interface | port-channel number | stg number | vlan number} line-card number
Parameters
configs mac-addr...
FTOS Configuration Guide FTOS 8.4.2.7 E-Series TeraScale, C-Series, S-Series (S50/S25) - Page 381
.... The failover type is hot failover. FTOS displays Message 2.
Message 2 FTOS Version Incompatibility Error
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Warning !!! Warning !!! Warning !!!
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Incompatible SW Version detected !!
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This RPM -> 7.4.2.0
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Peer RPM -> 7.4.1.0
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00:00:12: %RPM0-U:CP %IRC-4-IRC_VERSION: Current RPM 7.4.2.0 Peer RPM 7.4.1.0 - Different software version detected 00:00:12: %RPM0-U:CP...
FTOS Configuration Guide FTOS 8.4.2.7 E-Series TeraScale, C-Series, S-Series (S50/S25) - Page 396
... 5 is not present.
Note: [b] : booted [n] : next boot Upgrade cache boot image(4.7.5.427) for all cards [yes/no]: yes
cache boot image downloading in progress
cache boot upgrade in progress. Please do NOT power off the card. Note: Updating Flash Table of Contents... Erasing TOC area
Upgrade result
All cache boot image upgraded to 4.7.5.427 FTOS#
View your cache boot configuration...
FTOS Configuration Guide FTOS 8.4.2.7 E-Series TeraScale, C-Series, S-Series (S50/S25) - Page 511
...; however, the ISO NET format is supported for addressing.
To support IPv6, the Dell Force10 implementation of IS-IS performs the following tasks:
• Advertise IPv6 information in the PDUs • Process IPv6 information received in the PDUs • Compute routes to IPv6 destinations • Download IPv6 routes to RTM for installing in the FIB • Accept external...
Installing S25N and S25V Systems - Page 47
...open cases, RMA management, and field notices • Service Request: Case management • Software Center: Software downloads, bug fixes, and bug tracking tool • Documents: User documentation, FAQs, field notices, technical tips, and white papers • Support Programs: Information on the suite of Force10 support and professional support services.
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Installing S25N and S25V Systems - Page 49
...Your Case Downloading Software Updates Technical Documentation Contact Information
Log in to iSupport at http://www.force10networks.com/support/, and select the Service Request tab.
• Your name, company name, phone number, and E-mail address • Preferred method of contact • Model number • Serial Number (see Locating Serial Numbers on page 49) • Software version number...
Installing S50N and S50V Systems - Page 42
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Step
Task (continued)
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If you use the console port to download software to the switch, you should raise the console baud rate. If SFTOS
is installed, establish a connection with the default settings to verify the connection. Then use the lineconfig
command to access the Line Config mode, and use the serial baudrate command to...
Installing S50N and S50V Systems - Page 56
... Dell Force10 TAC Information to Submit When Opening a Support Case
Managing Your Case Downloading Software Updates Technical Documentation Contact Information
Log in to iSupport at http://www.force10networks.com/support/, and select the Service Request tab. • Your name, company name, phone number, and E-mail address • Preferred method of contact • Model number • Serial...